Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens: Welcome back, hikers!
onAfter two years of League-funded repair work, Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail is reopened to visitors.
25 things for redwood lovers to look forward to in 2025
onIt’s been a rough start for many of us, but there are still plenty of amazing things ahead in 2025. So many opportunities to honor the world’s tallest and largest trees—and the wildlife and communities they shelter and nourish. So …
Beacon of renewal: A new welcome center opens
onIt’s a spectacular drive heading south from San Francisco on Highway 1, where under an azure sky, the furrowed Santa Cruz Mountains meet the sparkling, blue arc of the Pacific and its craggy sea stacks. In about 60 miles, the …
League staff picks fav redwood trails
onLeague staff pick their favorite redwood trails.
Sneak peek at 2 new Lost Coast trails
onAbout 225 miles north of San Francisco, the rugged coastline forces California State Route 1 inland, leaving a 60-mile stretch of wilderness called the Lost Coast. Here, along the Pacific Ocean, the famed Lost Coast Trail offers one of the few coastal wilderness …
Hikers are stoked about these 5 Bay Area redwood trails
onRedwood forests are great places to connect with nature, friends, and family, especially over the holidays. Check out these highly rated hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area according to alltrails.com. Bootjack Trail Loop Mount Tamalpais State Park / Muir …
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and Partners to Open First Phase of New Public Trails at San Vicente Redwoods
on7.3 miles of multi-use trails open Saturday, December 3, with free registration pass required. Pre-registration period begins October 3.
Boy Scout Orchestrates Amazing Park Project
onNot many high school sophomores can say they’ve orchestrated major infrastructure improvements on public land — but Joseph Haas can. At age 14, Joseph (now 15) spearheaded the installation of four sturdy new bridges at a California redwoods state park.
The Funny Thing About Trails…
onIt’s a funny thing about trails. For me, they carry a lot more significance than their linear simplicity would imply. Not just because I know firsthand what it takes to build them, but because through every phase of life and all …
John Muir, the Legend
onIf you have spent any time in the amazing natural areas of California, you won’t go very far without experiencing the presence of John Muir — a man who did more for the conservation of our beautiful wild places during …
3 Reasons to Take a Hike (and 5 Resources to Help You Get There!)
onLife is already too short to waste on speed. I have a friend who’s always in a hurry; he never gets anywhere. Walking makes the world much bigger and thus more interesting. You have time to observe the details. – …
All Our Trails Have to Offer
onThis Saturday is National Trails Day®! Whenever I think about hiking on one of the over 200,000 miles of trails we have in the U.S., the lyrics of one of my favorite Ani DiFranco songs pop into my head: When …
Celebrating National Trails Day
onI talk a lot about the importance of parks and wild places, the beautiful scenery and interesting wildlife they contain, but this week I’m putting the spotlight on one of my favorite features of our open spaces: trails. My appreciation …